Later, Zhang An went home and brought the big black horse over to Carpenter Lin to measure the size on the spot.
Carpenter Lin then dismantled the saddle and changed it again.
However, there weren’t many places to change, so it didn’t take long to complete.
The modified new saddle was placed on Dahei's back, and there was still a lot of free space.
Zhang An thought he needed to change it again, but Carpenter Lin said there was no need to change it, it was just right.
Because the margin under the saddle is reserved for cushions, if a layer of cushion is not added, the horse's back will not be able to withstand the friction of the saddle.
Finally, Zhang An took out a hundred yuan and handed it to Lin Carpenter as the cost of buying a saddle.
Carpenter Lin was not polite to Zhang An and accepted the money directly. He did not refuse to accept the money just because Zhang An was his apprentice.
This is what he is like, he is straightforward, no matter what he says or does.
Many people think this is not good, they don’t understand the ways of the world, and they don’t even know how to pretend.
But Zhang An didn't think it was anything. On the contrary, there was nothing to consider when dealing with such people.
This is also in the village, only Zhang An and Lin Carpenter have the best relationship.
"Here, take it."
Carpenter Lin then found fifty yuan and handed it to Zhang An.
"Uncle carpenter, this saddle costs more than fifty yuan."
In the past, it cost fifty yuan to make a wooden saddle for carrying goods, but this one definitely costs more than that.
"The other money has already been given, so you don't need to give so much."
Then Carpenter Lin told Zhang An the origin of this saddle.
It turned out that someone asked him to make a saddle before, but when the saddle was finished, the man didn't want it anymore.
But fortunately, before doing it, the man gave a deposit for Carpenter Lin to use to buy materials.
So after he didn't want it, Lin Carpenter thought that he had spent a few days in vain.
This saddle has been kept ever since, but the family does not raise horses, so it has never been used.
Over the past few years, no one has come to him to make saddles, so they were left to eat ashes.
It just so happened that Zhang An was going to make a pair of saddles today, so the ready-made pair can be used directly.
In this way, Zhang An not only does not have to wait for time, but also spends less money.
Knowing Carpenter Lin's character well, he would definitely not suffer any loss.
So Zhang An didn't say much and accepted the money neatly.
Zhang An returned home and put Dahei into the pen room to play by himself.
Carrying the newly made saddle, he went into the house to find Wang Fang at home.
"Don't you have a saddle at home? Why did you make another one?"
Wang Fang felt a little strange when she saw Zhang An entering the house carrying a saddle rack.
"Mom, this saddle is not for carrying horses, but for sitting on people."
This saddle frame has not yet been equipped with cushions, so I can't see much difference.
"By the way, Mom, if you have time tonight, help me make two cushions. This saddle doesn't have any cushions yet."
"Just do it now, I don't have anything to do anyway."
Wang Fang got up and went back to the house and started rummaging around. It didn't take long to find a pile of old clothes that Zhang An couldn't wear.
Wang Fang cut a piece of canvas for the outer layer of the mat, which was very strong, and filled it with Zhang An's old clothes.
Soon Wang Fang was operating the sewing machine at home, stepping on the stitches one by one and starting to do needlework.
Although Zhang An's sewing machine looks a bit old, it is still very easy to use.
This sewing machine was bought by Zhang Jianguo and Wang Fang when they were married. They were no younger than Zhang An.
Wang Fang spent some time and the two canvas mats Zhang An needed were ready.
Zhang An tied them to the saddle he had just brought back, and now he could happily ride a horse.
After dinner in the evening, Zhang An was ready to go for a walk with Su Ying.
In the past few days, when Ding Yi was around, the two of them didn't go out much because Li Li had to drag Su Ying with her wherever she went.
Today, Ding and his wife left, and Zhang An and Su Ying were liberated.
"Wait for me for a while, and let's bring Dahei with us."
Before going out, Zhang An went into the pen house and took Dahei out.
After all, the saddle is ready, and I must let Teacher Xiao Su experience the feeling of riding a horse.
After Zhang An put the saddle on the horse, Dahei didn't resist like he did in the afternoon.
Because in the afternoon it was an empty saddle and the frame was full of wood, which made it feel uncomfortable.
Now there are pads on the saddle, which are very soft when placed on them, so they won't resist.
"Come Yingying, I'll help you up. Let you try riding a horse today."
Zhang An pulled Dahei to stand, then carried Su Ying to sit on the horse.
Riding a horse for the first time, Su Ying seemed a little panicked and at a loss.
"Don't be afraid, Dahei will walk slowly. Just put your feet in the stirrups. If you are afraid, just hold the handle in front of the saddle."
After listening to Zhang An's words, Su Ying stepped on the stirrups with both feet and felt a little more at ease.
After all, the empty feeling under my feet just now made people very insecure.
Just like that, Su Ying sat on the horse and Zhang An led Dahei to walk slowly.
Even though she was walking very slowly, Su Ying was still a little flustered because this big dark horse was too tall.
Unknowingly, Zhang An took Su Ying for a walk by the river.
Su Ying has also adapted to the feeling of rocking on the horse, and now she has begun to look around.
After walking for a while by the river, Zhang An led Dahei back.
Because there are many people coming and going on the road now, you have to give way when leading your horse.
Finally, seeing people everywhere, Zhang An stopped wandering around the village.
After leading Dahei up the stone pass and onto the county road, Zhang An got on his horse.
Holding Su Ying in his arms and kicking his legs, Dahei started running on the road as if he had received an order.
"Ah, Zhang An, please let it run slower."
Dahei suddenly increased his speed, and Su Ying began to get scared.
"It's okay, I'm still here."
Zhang An did not rein in the reins, but let Dahei let go and run.
Occasionally, a car drove by along the way. They looked at Dahei running on the road and took a curious look.
After running on the road for a while, Su Ying already liked the feeling of running.
Leaning in Zhang An's arms, Su Ying suddenly opened her hands and made a classic move.
Not long after, Zhang An and his two men rode a big black horse and passed by Wangjiachong and Maocangchang.
Finally, Zhang An saw a very wide grass dam on the roadside, so he reined in the reins and asked Dahei to stop.
"How's it going? Are you still scared?"
Seeing Su Ying's face flushed with excitement, Zhang An took her off the horse.
"I'm not scared anymore, but I still dare not ride alone."
Although she felt very comfortable and refreshed when she started running, this was something Su Ying had never felt before.
But that was because in Zhang An's arms, she knew that Zhang An could hold her and not fall off.
If she were allowed to ride by herself, she would definitely not dare to let Dahei run so fast.
"It's okay, I will take you out to ride horses every day from now on."
Anyway, Teacher Xiao Su will be in the village from now on, so he can take her out for a walk twice after dinner every day.